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National market update

Record Streak Continues for Pending Home Sales

Washington, October 01, 2009 Pending home sales have increased for seven straight months, the longest in the series of the index which began in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors®. More...
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Existing-Home Sales Ease Following Four Monthly Gains

Washington, September 24, 2009 - Existing-home sales in August gave back some of their strong gain in July but remain above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®. More...Read more

National housing indicators

Existing home sales ()

5.10 million units*

Existing home median price ()

$177,700

Housing Starts ()

598,000 units*

New home sales ()

National economic indicators

Home ownership

2nd Qtr 09

67.4%

2nd Qtr 08

68.1%

The homeownership rate (67.4 percent) for the current quarter was lower than the rate in second quarter 2008 (68.1 percent), but not statistically different from the rate in second quarter 2009 (67.3 percent).

New home sales

July 09

+9.6%

June 09

+9.1%

Sales of new one-family houses in July 2009 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 433,000. This is 9.6% above the revised June 2009 estimate of 395,000.

Source: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

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Regional market updates

View market statistics for your region.

Click on the links below to view data from two different industry sources. Choose information on local prices & state sales from any of 178 metropolitan housing markets prepared by the National Association of REALTORS® or information on sales & price activity from local area markets in 25 states prepared by Clarus MarketMetrics.

Local Sales & Price Activity

Judy Berno

Home Ownership matters…to people, to communities, and to America. Why? • For every two homes sold, one job is created in the U.S. • Each purchase generates as much as $60,000 in economic activity over time. Read more

Buying is now cheaper than renting in 74 percent of the nation’s largest cities. Low home prices and “rock-bottom” interest rates as well as tax advantages of homeownership are the reasons why it’s now cheaper to BUY a 2-bdrm home than to rent one. Check out this CNN Money article with the details. Read more

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Consumer tips & hot properties

How to Get Energy-Saving Tax Credits for Your Home

What could be sweeter? Save money on your energy bill, add value to your home, and save money on your taxes! Learn what improvements are eligible and which ones pay back the most. More...
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How to Show Off Your Home for Sale

In a tough market, price matters. But to sell, well-priced homes must also look great. Check out these tips for making your home look great that don’t cost a lot of money. More...
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You Can Still Win Even If Mortgage Interest Rates Rise

You Can Still Win Even If Mortgage Interest Rates RiseIf you’re a prospective homebuyer and you’re willing to do some extra work, you can hedge your bet on your mortgage-interest loan rate. Invest in a mutual fund tracking long-term interest rates. More …

How to Get Your Home Ready for Winter

Fall is the time to ensure your home makes a good transition from mild, warm weather to cold, snow and ice. A little maintenance can prevent big problems and keep your home snug and safe. More…Read more

Create a Winning Study/Homework Space for Your Child

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Celebrity Favorite Vaction Spots

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